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New innovative technology removes chlorophyll from cannabis and hemp extract without the need for post processing
CO2 extraction of cannabis and hemp at high pressures (>5000 psi) offers the dual advantage of high yields and short run times. In the past, the drawback to high pressure extraction has been the presence of chlorophyll in the … Continue reading
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SFT-120 Benchtop Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extractors
Supercritical Fluid Technologies, Inc. introduces the new SFT-120 SFE. This new extractor replaces and improves upon the performance of our SFT-110. Like its predecessor, SFT-120 has interchangeable vessels ranging in size from 5 ml to 100 ml. Now vessel heating … Continue reading
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Supercritical Fluid Technologies Provides Hand Sanitizer to Delaware First Responders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Supercritical Fluid Technologies (SFT) combined their supplier resources and area contacts to manufacture and distribute hand sanitizer. At that time, supplies were very limited and many fire, police, and EMT personnel did not have … Continue reading
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Tagged extraction, first responders, hand sanitizer, medical community, sanitizer
New Product Release
SFT Nex10 High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Pump CO2 delivery for: • SF Extraction and Reaction Equipment• High Pressure Reaction Chemistry• Biomass Processing, Including Hempand Cannabis• Polymer Foaming• University Research and Teaching Supercritical Fluid Technologies, Inc. introduces the new Nex10 Liquid … Continue reading
AP-177 – Accelerated carbonation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)- based composite with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2)
Rotana Hay, Kemal Celik* Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, United Arab Emirates Reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC) has the potential to become a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). In this … Continue reading
AP-5 — Naturally Occuring and related Synthetic Cannabinoids and their Potential Therapeutic Applications
Ahmed M. Galal1,*, Desmond Slade1, Waseem Gul1,5, Abir T. El-Alfy2, Daneel Ferreira1,3 and Mahmoud A. Elsohly1,4,5 Abstract: Naturally occurring cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids) are biosynthetically related terpenophenolic compounds uniquely produced by the highly variable plant, Cannabis sativa L. Natural and synthetic cannabinoids … Continue reading
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Tagged cannabinoids, cannabis, phytocannabinoid, terpenophenolic, thc
AP-143 – Naturally Occuring and related Synthetic Cannabinoids and their Potential Therapeutic Applications
Ahmed M. Galal1,*, Desmond Slade1, Waseem Gul1,5, Abir T. El-Alfy2, Daneel Ferreira1,3 and Mahmoud A. Elsohly1,4,5 Abstract: Naturally occurring cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids) are biosynthetically related terpenophenolic compounds uniquely produced by the highly variable plant, Cannabis sativa L. Natural and synthetic cannabinoids … Continue reading
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Tagged cannabinoids, cannabis, extraction, hemp
Cannabis/Hemp Fractionation with SCF CO2
Cannabis/Hemp Fractionation with SCF CO2 By extracting with CO2 only, it was possible to effectively separate the dark plant pigments and light volatile oils from the bulk extract (Figure 6). By generating three distinct fractions from a single extraction, extraction facilities are … Continue reading
Posted in Cannabis FAQ
Why Is CO2 Better Than Ethanol Extraction for Hemp?
Why Is CO2 Better Than Ethanol Extraction for Hemp? Although the cost of Ethanol equipment for larger scale extractions is cheaper than similar scale SFE equipment, the extract that you get from ethanol extraction requires much more post-processing because you … Continue reading
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Why is CO2 Extraction Better than Butane / Solvent Extraction?
Why is CO2 Extraction Better than Butane / Solvent Extraction? BHO Basics: Butane hash oil, also known as BHO, is a cannabis-derived oil made using butane as the solvent. In a basic BHO extraction the first step, known as a … Continue reading
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Why is SCF CO2 better than Ethanol Extraction?
Why is SCF CO2 better than Ethanol Extraction? Ethanol is what is called a “polar” solvent and it will be more hydrotropic, meaning it will want to bind to the water-soluble components of the plant. The result is a less … Continue reading
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Do you make a system larger than 3×1 liters?
Do you make a system larger than 3×1 liters? Yes, Supercritical Fluid Technologies provides extraction systems specifically designed for the Cannabis market with the CannabisSFE 3x5000ml platform and with our NPX SFE Processing Platform configured for Cannabis Extraction you can … Continue reading
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Does the CannabisSFE 3×1 System Come with a PE Engineering Certificate?
Does the CannabisSFE 3×1 System Come with a PE Engineering Certificate? SFT works with various accredited PE Engineers, who are able to sign off on our design to meet local municipal codes. Sometimes the local municipality requires a design review, while … Continue reading
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Does THE CannabisSFE system meet ASME Code?
Does THE CannabisSFE system meet ASME Code? The vessels used in our CannabisSFE 3×1 and CannabisSFE 3×5 systems do not require ASME stamps according to ASME regulations, due to their smaller size. However, both vessel sizes used (1000ml and 5000ml) meet the strict … Continue reading
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What is Our Extraction Cycle Times for the CannabisSFE Family of Extractors?
What is Our Extraction Cycle Times for the CannabisSFE Family of Extractors? The cycle time is 20 minutes for the CannabisSFE1x1L and CannabisSFE3x1L systems. You can figure a 30-minute cycle time for the 3x5L and larger systems. The functions that must be done are: … Continue reading
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How Does Pressure and Temperature Effect Extraction of Cannabinoids?
How Does Pressure and Temperature Effect Extraction of Cannabinoids? THC and other cannabinoids are best soluble at 4500-5000 psi. The CannabisSFE has a significant advantage vs. competitior’s operating pressure, which enhances the solubility of the cannabinoids in the CO2. Therefore, we can extract very fast.
Posted in Cannabis FAQ
What is Cascade Operating Mode?
What is Cascade Operating Mode? A: You charge all 3 vessels to start the process. Depending on micron size (200 micron is recommended for maximum extraction efficiency), the vessels can hold the following amounts; CannabisSFE 3×1 = 400-454 grams CannabisSFE 3×5 = … Continue reading
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What are the benefits of pumping CO2 in a liquid phase rather than a gas phase?
What are the benefits of pumping CO2 in a liquid phase rather than a gas phase? The key parameter you desire to optimize for the extraction of natural products is throughput. Therefore, our family of Supercritical CO2 processing platforms from … Continue reading
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AP-03 – Cannabis-Extraction-by-Supercritical-Carbon-Dioxide—Dewatering
AP-03 – Cannabis-Extraction-by-Supercritical-Carbon-Dioxide—Dewatering All Cannabis feedstock contains water, even that which is properly dried and cured. Removing this water from the extract after processing raises the cannabinoid concentration of the extract, prevents it from spattering when consumed directly though vaping … Continue reading
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